Steering Gear Disassembly

Using SST, secure the power steering gear assembly.

SST

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HINT:

Tape the SST before use.

Put matchmarks on the tie rod end LH and the steering rack end sub-assembly.

Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod end LH and the lock nut.

Using pliers, remove the 2 steering rack boot clips.

Using pliers and a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp (LH side) as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the No. 1 steering rack boot.

Remove the RH side by using the same procedure as for the LH side.

Remove the 2 No. 1 steering rack boots.

Using a screwdriver and a hammer, unstake the RH and LH claw washers.

NOTICE:

Avoid any impact to the steering rack.

Using 2 SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (LH side) and the claw washer.

SST

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NOTICE:

Use SST 09922-10010 following the direction shown in the illustration.

Using 2 SST, remove the steering rack end sub-assembly (RH side) and the claw washer.

SST

09922-10010

NOTICE:

Use SST 09922-10010 following the direction shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Using SST, hold the rack and remove the steering rack end sub-assembly.